While we know that staying at home is best for everyone, but learning at home can be difficult without the resources available to help. The education staff at NRT has been working to bring your family a variety of learning resources that can help you learn about all kinds of science-related content, right from home! There are many links to resources, virtual 'field trips', lesson and activity ideas, and more. We will be updating information regularly, so check back often. Don't forget to also follow NRT's Sheep Pasture on Facebook and Instagram for even more activities for your family! Questions? Contact us to learn more about NRT, Sheep Pasture, and the NRT Education Department.
Please support NRT and the work of the NRT's Education Department during these difficult times so they can continue to help your family bring nature to your world! Thank you for your generosity!
Road Trips from home!
A collection of exhibitions including the popular and prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The brand-new and immersive Jurassic Oceans
Monsters of the Deep
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the latest addition to our curated portfolio.
The brand-new and immersive Jurassic Oceans
Monsters of the Deep
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the latest addition to our curated portfolio.
Embark on a journey beneath the waves to discover the fascinating and strange creatures of the Jurassic seas.
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This new exhibition showcases many treasures from the Museum's collection, carefully selected for their scientific, historical and cultural importance.
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Discover where the real and wizarding worlds intertwine, and how the wonders of the natural world have inspired myths, legends and magical creatures for generations.
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Virtual Tours
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A wondrous cave in Vietnam that includes almost anything you can imagine!
Son Doong cave (Vietnamese: Hang Son Doong) is world's largest cave, located in Quang Binh province, Vietnam. 
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Also known as National Aquarium in Baltimore and formerly known as Baltimore Aquarium - is a non-profit public aquarium located at 501 East Pratt Street on Pier 3 in the Inner Harbor area of downtown Baltimore, Maryland
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tour of 360 different cities
Explore the video gallery of 360 cities all over the world.
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Mission San Jose, San Antonio Texas
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Rice terraces and agriculture in Indonesia
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Coral reef and tropical fish in Philippines
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Generation Genius
Online lessons and videos for K-8th grade
Fun for all!
Fun for all!
Four seasons and day length K-2nd grades
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Variation of traits 3rd to 5th grade
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Natural Selection 6th to 8th Grade
- Living things have variations in their traits that are determined by their genes.
- Some traits can give them an advantage in surviving and finding mates.
- The process of natural selection causes living things to change over generations.
LIFEWIRE
The 21 BEST Free Virtual Field Trips of 2020
Travel AirPano
AirPano has a variety of tours in China, Portugal, Switzerland, and more countries. Children can visit the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge in China, an underwater cave in Indonesia, ski resorts in France, and more destinations around the globe. 
National Aquarium
Baltimore's National Aquarium features more than 20,000 aquatic animals. Kids can click and drag images to navigate their way around and use arrows, the map, or a scene list to explore various exhibits. |
Will-O-Crest Farm
45-minute tour of Will-O-Crest dairy in New York state walks through every step of working on a dairy farm. 
Tour of the White House:
Google Arts & Culture's The White House Every President since John Adams has occupied the White House and now your children can visit it, too. |
So many more: Slime in Space, Nature Works Everywhere, Ellis Island
Many to choose from and great for school projects.
Many to choose from and great for school projects.
Math Games for Kids - complete K-5th Math Learning Programs
Personalized Learning Path/Interactive games and rewards to motivate children to learn.
Personalized Learning Path/Interactive games and rewards to motivate children to learn.
2nd Grade
Expanded Form Even/Odd Numbers Measure length-Metric and Units 4th Grade Distributed Properties of Multiplication Multiples of 10 Read and Write Numbers |
1st Grade
Multiples pf 50 and 100 Two dimensional shapes three dimensional shape 3rd Grade Multiples by 2-5 Rounding to nearest ten Expanded and Word Forms 
5th Grade 2 Digit by 2 digit Multiply Fractions Division by 2 Digits Numbers |
Steve Spangler Science
Experiment Library
Over 100 Experiments you can do right at home!
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Experiments to try at home
Shrinking Chip Bag Sharpie pen Science Money under Bottle Liquid Layers- sugar rainbow |
Top five Experiments
Seven-Layer Density Column Eye Dropper Cartesian Diver How to make Slime art Oobleck Monsters Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction |
There are also At-Home Science Experiment Kits you can buy for those Science Craving Kids
Energy Sticks Magic Sand UV Color changing bead |
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Discover
What will you discover
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Create
Create resources or freely adapt ones already made |
Share
Share what you discover and create!
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Learn
Grow your skills and stay connected |
Understand history, art, culture, and the sciences through enquiry and analysis.
THE EXPLORATORIUM IS A PUBLIC LEARNING LABORATORY EXPLORING THE WORLD THROUGH SCIENCE, ART, AND HUMAN PERCEPTION!
EXPLORE, PLAY, AND DISCOVER! SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM AND SO MUCH TO LEARN.
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Read about the Amazing Adaptable Frog
Check out these amazing Water Tricks!
Do hot and cold water mix? |
There are many different experiments to choose from: Anatomy of an Egg, Finding a sweet spot (balance), Mold Terrarium, and so much more. Some experiments might need to be supervised!
Storyline Online
Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading..
Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.
Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.
The Kissing Hand
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A Bad Case of Stripes
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As Fast As Words Could Fly
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Check out the website for hundreds of different books.
Outdoors ideas to spend with your kids this summer.
Preschooler-Age Kids
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Kids First Backpack Trip
Backpacking Planning: Destination Permit Gear 
Pre-trip Important Details By “important details,” means food, water and toilet! |
Kids Stressed about the Climate Situation Listen Tell the Truth (carefully) Get the kids outside Explain what others are doing to help |
Reuse this Bag
Inspiring ideas and resources for early learning
Recycling- how to involve your family
Kids Guide To Recycling
What is Recycling
What is Reusing
What is Reducing
Recycling- how to involve your family
Kids Guide To Recycling
What is Recycling
What is Reusing
What is Reducing
Recycling by the Numbers
$30 per ton to recycle
$50 per ton to take your garbage to a landfill
Up to $75 per ton to burn garbage and it pollutes the air
$30 per ton to recycle
$50 per ton to take your garbage to a landfill
Up to $75 per ton to burn garbage and it pollutes the air
FACTS
- If you lined up the plastic bottles tossed away each year, they would circle our planet four times.
- Energy saved from recycling a glass bottle can light a light bulb as long as four hours.
- 75% of garbage is recyclable but we only recycle 30% in the US.
- The average person in the US throws out almost five pounds of garbage daily – that is 251 tons per year – per person!
Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-age Activities and Ideas!
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School-Age
All about you All about Me All around the World Butterflies |
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Middle School or High School Students
A page all about Massachusetts from Facts, to Presidents from Massachusetts, to Famous Bay State People! Lots of Information |
There are games, puzzles, crosswords and so much more.
Lots of coloring Pages & Art Recipes Playdoh, Goop, Rainbow Stew, and Macaroni Coloring |
The science Page
If you love Science
This is the page for you!
It has so many different science resources for all your science needs.
This is the page for you!
It has so many different science resources for all your science needs.
Environmental Resources Biodiversity Environmental Calculator Forest Forever Renewable Energy Projects |
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CSERC-Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center
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Read up on the demands of natural resources and
the pressure on the environment these regions are facing. Articles: Forest Issues Water Issues Protecting Open Spaces Treats to Wildlife and many others to choose from. |
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Some fun games and educational activities help get kids interested and engaged with nature, and teach important concepts about watersheds, wildlife and more.
Nature Games for Kids Watershed Game Find the Wildlife The baby Wildlife Game |
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Mass Audubon
Looking for a fun activity to do in your back yard
while at home!
Plenty for all ages and here are a few activities for children
while at home!
Plenty for all ages and here are a few activities for children
Check out the activities for children at the links below!
Nature Bingo -
Scavenger Hunt -
Coloring Pages-
Bird of the Day
Discover a different bird species each day in this video series with Joan
Walsh from our Conservation Science team!
Discover a different bird species each day in this video series with Joan
Walsh from our Conservation Science team!
